How to Dial In "Back to Life" by Skillet - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Back to Life"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Victorious (2019). A heavy rock track with tight rhythm guitars. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier stands in. Set the amp high-gain and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Back to Life" Tone
What guitar did Skillet use on "Back to Life"?
The guitar on "Back to Life" (released 2019) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Back to Life" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Back to Life" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Back to Life" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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